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Episode 2255

From Countdown

Episode 2255 was broadcast on 6 May 1998, as part of Series 38.

Matthew Taylor played Alan Viney, with Matthew Taylor winning 44 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gloria Hunniford, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Matthew Taylor Score Alan Viney Others Max.
1 DLPEAEDSU PEDDLES 7 – 7 PLEASED DELUDES*, ELAPSED*, PADDLES*, PLEADED*, PUDDLES 7
2 PIONQEISG POISING 14 – 7 PONIES EPIGONI*, PIGEONS 14
3 BTSAERCEC CREATES 21 – 7 BRACES ACCRETES 22
4 75 7 5 2 9 4 → 695 695
75 × 9 + 5 × 4
31 – 17 695
(75 + 2) × 9 + 7 − 5


32
5 GTVOAIDET dotted ☓ 31 – 22 VOTED GAVOTTE, GODETIA 39
6 MBNOIEXMD BOXED 36 – 22 monied ☓ BONXIE* 45
7 RHMAIENCA CHAIRMAN 44 – 30 CHAIRMAN CHAIRMEN*, CHIMAERA* 53
8 75 7 6 3 1 6 → 481 481 ☓ 44 – 40 481
(75 + 6) × 6 − (7 + 1 − 3)


63
9 ACCEPTLES placates ☓
(7.5 seconds)
44 – 40 SPECTACLE 73